Exhibit 23.1

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-39634) pertaining to the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan and 2000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Dendreon Corporation of our report dated
February 8, 2002, with respect to the financial statements of Dendreon
Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2001.


                                       /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Seattle, Washington
March 26, 2002